Werkdruck Font Family by Identity Letters

Meet Werkdruck: A Robust Serif That’s Ready to Work

Do you want a typeface that was built to last? That’s Werkdruck. Created by Moritz Kleinsorge, director and principal type designer at Identity Letters, it’s a serif with a real work ethic. Think of it like a trusty tool, always reliable and ready for any design challenge.

Grab the Discount

As an introductory offer, you can currently purchase Werkdruck as well as its Grotesk companion Werksatz with a 40% discount using the code “Werkfonts-40” at Identity Letters’ online shop. For those of you who prefer purchasing fonts from MyFonts, you can still get a 30% discount on both typefaces, Werkdruck and Werksatz.

Old-School Inspiration, Modern Execution

Werkdruck takes cues from Baroque and Neoclassical type designs. These are the fonts that were made in a time when things were built to last, with a focus on quality and craftsmanship. It’s not a simple copy though. Kleinsorge brings this tradition into the digital age. He optimizes Werkdruck for contemporary print and digital uses. The result? A typeface that’s both sturdy and refined.

Think about what makes a font easy to read. Werkdruck’s robust design helps text flow smoothly. Its curves, perfected for digital displays, look great in large sizes too. It’s a win-win.

More Than Just a Pretty Face

Werkdruck has a deliberate, drawn feel, not written. It shares similarities with Didone fonts, with their vertical stress and symmetrical build. However, its moderate stroke contrast and geometric serifs set it apart. This is where it veers from the overly stylized nature of some fonts. It’s like the old saying: “Less spice, more meat.” It’s practical and honest.

But don’t think it’s too mechanical. Werkdruck has little details, like its organic teardrops. They deviate from a purely geometric ideal and give life to the type. It has a hint of the early 20th-century “Scotch Modern” style, designed to be space-efficient for printing. Werkdruck takes those basic ideas and expands on them, making it perfect for modern digital needs. Each letterform feels confident and works well for branding. It stays readable, even at small sizes on high-resolution displays.

A Full Toolkit for Typography

Werkdruck is more than just a few letters. With 911 glyphs and nine weights, it has a full range of options. Each weight comes with a beautiful true italic too. Whether you’re working on print, apps, or websites, Werkdruck has you covered. It supports more than 200 languages and includes various number formats. Small caps, stylistic sets for alternative designs, and circled or framed characters also come standard. It’s like having a full workbench of tools at your fingertips.

The Perfect Pairing

Werkdruck isn’t meant to work alone. It pairs perfectly with Werksatz, Identity Letters’ popular sans-serif typeface. Both fonts have their unique personalities. They also share the same historical roots, a similar robust approach, and proportions. This makes them a perfect match.

Consider how these typefaces could enhance your projects. Are you designing a brand? Working on a book? Maybe you need fonts for UI/UX design? From a museum website to a huge encyclopedia, Werkdruck and Werksatz are ready for anything. Together they can help you achieve sophisticated and unique results.

So, are you ready to get to work with Werkdruck? It’s a typeface that’s not only beautiful but also a hard worker. It could just be the tool you need for your next design project.

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